25 Jul 2013

Moya Smith on Secrets of the Afterlife

At the opening of Secrets of the Afterlife, we interviewed Moya Smith, Head of the Anthropology and Archaeology Department at Western Australian Museum, about her reflections on this blockbuster exhibition.

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Aboriginal artwork with bright, striking colours

19 Jul 2013

Unseen Aboriginal artwork headed to Albany

Previously unseen artwork of one of Australia’s most respected Aboriginal artists, Jimmy Pike, will be on display at the Western Australian Museum – Albany from July 24.

Jimmy Pike’s Artlines: You call it desert, we used to live there is a selection of vibrant felt-tip pen drawings depicting the spirit beings, flowers, stars and earthscapes of the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia.

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Niki Comparti

A small ancient Egyptian statue

20 May 2013

Perth uncovers exclusive Secrets of the Afterlife

  • Ancient Egyptian exhibition opens at the WA Museum - Perth tomorrow
  • Artefacts include mummies, intricately decorated coffins and ancient spells
  • Major international coup from the British Museum exclusive to Perth

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© The Trustees of the British Museum

17 Jan 2013

Discover Ancient Egypt

Discover Ancient Egypt at the Western Australian Museum – Perth, terms 2 and 3.

Journey into an ancient Egyptian world of magic, mummies and mystery in a unique exhibition from the British Museum. Discover the spells, rituals and obstacles on the quest to the perfect afterlife.

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A greeco-roman style mask artefact

1 Nov 2012

Afghan hidden treasures

Joint media release:

  • Senator the Hon. Bob Carr, Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • The Hon Simon Crean MP, Minister for the Arts

1 November 2012

Foreign Minister Bob Carr and Arts Minister Simon Crean today announced that the Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures of the National Museum, Kabul exhibition would tour Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane in 2013 and 2014.

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3 Sep 2012

Significant exhibition from Arnhem Land opens

  • WA Museum hosts significant Aboriginal art exhibition
  • Remarkable story told of three generations of Marika family
  • Rare bark paintings, works on paper, fibre items and sculptures exhibited

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today officially opened a significant Aboriginal art exhibition from Arnhem Land at the Western Australian Museum in Perth.

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